EVIDENCE-BASED SUPPLEMENT SCORING
7.8/10
SOLID OPTION

Confidence: 85%

Secret Element Berberine HCL Supplement 1500 mg, High Potency Vegan Capsules with Beet Root, Citrus Bergamot & Black Currant, Non-GMO, 180 Capsules

Secret Element Berberine HCL Supplement 1500 mg, High Potency Vegan Capsules with Beet Root, Citrus Bergamot & Black Currant, Non-GMO

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Decision summary

CONSIDERSOLID OPTION

A solid product, but not a clean win. The main trade-off is weaker ingredient form quality.

Best for

People prioritizing high absorption and overall formula quality.

Consider another option if

You care a lot about label clarity and want fewer unknowns.

Score breakdown

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Dosage quality

8.6/10

Strong dosing for the intended goal

Checks whether labeled ingredient amounts fall within clinically studied ranges (not just regulatory minimums). Low/0 can reflect under-dosing or missing amounts (e.g., proprietary blends).

Score summary

Berberine: dose within clinically studied range (evidence A). The main limitation is that berberine: standardization missing — berberine — expected standardization: 97.0 % (-2).

Strengths

Berberine: dose within clinically studied range (evidence A)

Weaknesses

Berberine: standardization missing — berberine — expected standardization: 97.0 % (-2)
Beetroot: no form data available — bio score = 0
Black-currant: no form data available — bio score = 0

Final verdict

A solid product, but not a clean win. The main trade-off is weaker ingredient form quality.

Ingredient Analysis & Evidence

A closer look at the main ingredients, how they influence the score, and the supporting evidence when available. Tap any ingredient to expand.

✔ Clinically effective dose with strong supporting evidence

Strong contributor: Dose is strong and within effective ranges. The declared form is acceptable, but not among the best-absorbed options.

Scientific evidence

Meta-analysis

Lan et al. meta-analysis berberine and lipid profile

Journal of Ethnopharmacology • 2015

PMID: 26448206.0

Meta-analysis

Dong et al. meta-analysis berberine and glycemic control in type 2 diabetes

Metabolism • 2012

PMID: 22162995.0

Evidence inferred from established knowledge, not directly linked studies

Adequate, but not a key strength: Clinical dosing guidance is limited for this ingredient.

No supporting studies or dosing references are currently available for this ingredient.

ℹ Evidence is strong, but dose is below the optimal range

This is a limiting factor: Dose is below the ranges usually used for stronger effects.

Scientific evidence

Meta-analysis

Hoon et al. meta-analysis dietary nitrate and exercise performance

International Journal of Sport Nutrition • 2013

PMID: 25202887.0

Meta-analysis

Siervo et al. meta-analysis inorganic nitrate and blood pressure

Journal of Nutrition • 2013

PMID: 23596162.0

Evidence inferred from established knowledge, not directly linked studies

Solid but not a standout: Clinical dosing guidance is limited for this ingredient.

No supporting studies or dosing references are currently available for this ingredient.

Secret Element Berberine HCL Supplement 1500 mg, High Potency Vegan Capsules with Beet Root, Citrus Bergamot & Black Currant, Non-GMO, 180 Capsules

Secret Element Berberine HCL Supplement 1500 mg, High Potency Vegan Capsules with Beet Root, Citrus Bergamot & Black Currant, Non-GMO, 180 Capsules

Warnings & notes

Important label or formulation details that may affect how this product should be interpreted.

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Some label details are missing or unclear

Incomplete disclosure makes the product harder to evaluate confidently.

Info

There is a formulation caveat worth noting

Beetroot: no form data available — bio score = 0

Note

Methodology

Read our methodology overview to understand how SuppScoreLab combines multiple scientific dimensions into one practical score.

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This evaluation is based on the product label and declared Supplement Facts available at review time. It does not verify laboratory-tested composition, purity, or batch-level quality. This content is educational and not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal health decisions. Affiliate disclosure: SuppScoreLab may earn a commission from qualifying Amazon links.

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